Queen
by Nicki Minaj
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1891 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 359 out of 1891
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  1. Allmatheus178
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    A rainha do rap voltou com um album maravilhoso, um classico do rap. Obrigado Nicki Minaj.
  2. hoesiswishin
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    it's clear that Minaj came to show why she currently holds the title of Queen of Rap. Amazing versatility, flow and very cohesive
  3. moreiramon
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best rap album, in years. Nicki came back as all power, the queen is back. Negative reviews will not shake the quality of the album, it really is the best of the year.… Expand
  4. Chun-li
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Album Of The Year.Ela é a rainha do rap e esse album é a prova disso.Ela nunca decepciona
  5. vitorxcx
    Aug 10, 2018
    0
    I hated it, this album is so boring and almost all of the songs has the same melody. I'm really disappointed after waiting 4 years for a new release. She talks about sex on almost every song. I really was expecting some growth from Nicki. She's always putting herself as ''queen of rap'', but this album shows otherwise.
  6. Ruanbarbz
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obrigado nicki por ter lançado essa hinário do rap, ficou perfeito rainha dessa vez vc se superou… Expand
  7. hectorino
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Desde que fue anunciado supe que iba con todo, y fue así. Nicki me sorprendió, no solo a mi, si no a todos sus fans por realizar tan perfecto trabajo digno de reconocimiento.
  8. Danm1
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Amazing album, this is pure Rap perfection, the Queen killed it, everything on it is perfect
  9. 0906tenor
    Aug 10, 2018
    9
    The best album, big songs, Queen rap is Nicki Minaj. My perfect album "Queen"
  10. KauanMaraj
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is nicki's best work, she just detonated everyone who was judging her, came and brought a job well done and showed all these sluts what it's like, a true rap bible, nicki is dressed to kill she's the queen from rap… Expand
  11. artdecomike
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Came into this album not knowing what to expect, and finished with all of the songs saved to my spotifty. Nicki has proved time and time again that she is THAT GIRL. Try all you wan't to stop her or make it negative, but she is an artist who has proved time and time again that she is not a force to be reckoned with. I recommend this album to everyone!
  12. iagopedrosa
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    By far Nicki's best album. She knows how to run the rap scene. Queen of rap. This is a bhop, i love it.
  13. CriticaBR
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    a verdadeira rainha do rap, um álbum maravilhoso desses bixo!! Good Farm tem que ser single!!
  14. Lucasxo
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my God, nicki Minaj killed once again! the queen of the same rap. who does not agree to breathe, is definitely one of the best albums of the year. Many thanks, Nicki Minaj, for saving people.… Expand
  15. chrissgcia
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    She is the queen of rap and this proves it, the 19 song are good and your favs could never
  16. joaovictor13
    Aug 10, 2018
    0
    Unacceptable after waiting 4 years. There are 5 really good songs like Ganja burns, Barbie Dreams and Good Form, but the rest is really unbearable. She talks about the same topic (sex) on almost every song. I expected some growth from Nicki so I was really disappointed.
  17. bielneto656
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj again gives us something totally new compared to her previous work, with Queen we can see that she is still keen on her word game and adaptations with the most different flows. The album has a very cohesive central structure and does not fire its concept in any band. If this is not Nicki's best job, it's definitely one of the best.
  18. bulmary
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    wonderful work! I don't really understand the way ppl acting and speaking. Nicki did such an enormous thing, personally, I am not disappointed (but I have to, after her mid-works/collabs). if you do not like the whole playlist - get the f/off, do not show you "i wanned some moooore, what a fail). it is not a flop, great work that was passionately written by the most interesting andwonderful work! I don't really understand the way ppl acting and speaking. Nicki did such an enormous thing, personally, I am not disappointed (but I have to, after her mid-works/collabs). if you do not like the whole playlist - get the f/off, do not show you "i wanned some moooore, what a fail). it is not a flop, great work that was passionately written by the most interesting and super-entertaining women . i wanna be thankful and i say: THANK YOU NICKI!! you made my day, it sounds like old-rap-thing… Expand
  19. Tankproblem
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing! Great work & best female rap album since The Pinkprint!
  20. Instacarlosr
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    To be honest, this album is a masterpiece! Nicki can Rap in any beat and this **** is craaaaazy! So happy for the title of the album too, Nicki is and always will be the Queen in this game and this album proves that.
  21. RomanQ
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    The best album by a female rapper this year, Nicki is the rap queen, no doubt
  22. KINGGGG
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Congratulations Nicki Minaj your album is wonderful and once again you shut up everyone
  23. Danielmelodm
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Superou todas as minhas expectativas, todas as músicas são incrivelmente boas, uma verdadeira Rainha!
  24. Barb101
    Aug 10, 2018
    0
    *sighs* This is honestly the most messiest rollout possible for any era & album. I don’t even no where to start! With the album being postponed and delayed over the last 4 years you would expect the quality of the songs to stand out from her antics? YEA NO. She’s spent more time declaring herself the queen of rap then actually taking her time, and putting quality into her craft. Her Hate*sighs* This is honestly the most messiest rollout possible for any era & album. I don’t even no where to start! With the album being postponed and delayed over the last 4 years you would expect the quality of the songs to stand out from her antics? YEA NO. She’s spent more time declaring herself the queen of rap then actually taking her time, and putting quality into her craft. Her Hate train hasn’t steamed from people being sick and tired of the little effort she’s presenting and giving out to the gp! Her team and fans are filled with a bunch of yes men who just agree and nod their head to everything she’s does and she wonders why everything she releases is a peace of SH*t! I mean cmon! she just finished the album 12 hours ago.. if that isn’t rushed then i don’t know what is! The constant delays and pushbacks and this is all you have to offer? Anyways, t let’s move on to the album. The songs were lackluster as hell. there were a majority of 5 songs that didn’t sound the same or were at least enjoyable to listen too. Barbie Dreams, LLC, & Nip Tuck are the only songs i can see myself listening too a week after this. She could’ve did better than this! SHES NO QUEEN OF RAP.… Expand
  25. shadesofnicki
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    nicki minaj never dissapoints, her flow is unmatched, thats why shes the queen of rap, congrats to her, amazing album.
  26. guilhermeonika2
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei, o melhor álbum da carreira, haters espumem mais ! Nicki Minaj veio para mostrar quem e a verdadeira Queen !… Expand
  27. hesoboy
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. Once again, NICKI rose the bar for female rap and real rap. Anyone says different is straight hating and bias, y'all praise mumble and half ass rappers but give Nicki hell, anyways where there's 1 hater there's a million appreciators . Congrats on another milestone Nicki.… Expand
  28. murilloazeve
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Nicki minaj went it on this album, she delivered bars, lyric, beat, art, poetry... she just keep improving and proving why she is the best! Hard white is my favorite!!!! Push thru Queen!!!
  29. francco
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Queen shows how she dominates, does not know what I'm talking about? listen to the album and then you'll know what Rapper is!
  30. Guizzysouza
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so amazing. Thank you , Nicki.
    The verses, the harmony is Great. God's blessed you    … Expand
  31. okceloo
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    álbum do ano que né mores, rainha faz é assim mesmo, fode mais
  32. barbzcat
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Superou todas as minhas expectativas, Cardiceta se encontra chorando no cantinho agora. QUEEN!
  33. Edsonjahir
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This one and PinkPrint are Bibles of Rap, this must recive a Grammy Award and arround 85 or more here
  34. WirrorZolanski
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    No quería dejarme llevar por la expectativa de lo que este album iba a ser, pero ella LO PROMETIÓ!!
    HASTA AHORA ES EL MEJOR ALBUM DE SU CARRERA, ELLA MERECE TODO ESTO Y MUCHO MÁS, ORGULLOSOS DE SER BARBZ

    WE STAN A LEGEND QUEEN
  35. sadnessride
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    album with flow versatil, not just a generic album as there are several released to date, best album by a rapper. Now I understand the true legacy of rap queen NICKI MINAJ
  36. Fonticelli
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Her best album to date, so far, she's proving why she's one of the greatest rappers of all time
  37. BadBishZolanski
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    In the words of Beyoncé "Bow Down bitxhes"
  38. thebetchalbum
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Even though it’s only been 3 hours since ‘Queen’ released, it honestly is one of the best hip-hop albums this year. Recently Hip-hop albums have been sounding the same & you don’t hear any growth from the artists especially lyrically, but with ‘Queen’ you get what Hip-hop has been lacking lately BARS, but also bops. From the playful dope bars on ‘Barbie Dreams’ to Nicki RAPPING & blackingEven though it’s only been 3 hours since ‘Queen’ released, it honestly is one of the best hip-hop albums this year. Recently Hip-hop albums have been sounding the same & you don’t hear any growth from the artists especially lyrically, but with ‘Queen’ you get what Hip-hop has been lacking lately BARS, but also bops. From the playful dope bars on ‘Barbie Dreams’ to Nicki RAPPING & blacking out on ‘LLC’ this album honestly has something for everybody. Great job, Nicki. QUEEN!… Expand
  39. nmbro92
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Easily Nick's most focused album, bringing back her mix-tape roots with little frill and straight bars.
  40. JuuuAbreu
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Amazing, absolutely amazing!! By far Nicki's best album. She knows how to run the rap scene. Queen of rap
  41. Thyagospotify20
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll give you 10 minutes to name something by a female rapper this decade more harder and iconic than Barbie Dreams. GO!… Expand
  42. Trey_B
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Most rappers NEVER top their debut album. Today? I believe Ms. Minaj has outdone ALL of her albums. Sonically, Lyrically, creatively? There isn't an album that has been released in the last few YEARS that can compare/surpass. Nicki's reign as the queen of rap and hip hop is timeless and like none other.
  43. MattSantAnnaTV
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    It's easy to say that this is the album of the year, and even the best abum of his career. I'm obsessed with each track, I feel great things with that. The best thing I've heard in the last few years. Thank for be greatest, Nicki! Love youu
  44. ViniciusGama
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Is the Nicki Minaj best album. So amazing!!! She has the flow and empire also. Best Album ever. Especial lyrics. Iconic!!!
  45. pinkdinasty
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Album worthy of a grammy. Flow and Verses are wonderful. Iconic, Classic and Memorable!
  46. idkilovemusic
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    her best album, encompasses the best moments of her discography in a next-level way..... very impressed
  47. AdalbertoNunes
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!! Nicki Minaj is real QUEEN OF RAP. Pls, bow down WORLD.
  48. ChrisGuyReview
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Her best album to date, the amount of versatility the album has really makes this album a special one
  49. sugarcane123
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    nicki is really back and I couldnt be so proud and i might say it's her best album so far
  50. Pascualslp
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    this album is incredibly beautiful the queen of rap surpassed herself, the queen of rap is back and she is showing it in this album I love it and it is super great
  51. estergama
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    an epic and memorable album as always nicki nurturing something that female rap has not had for years. Perfect Samples and Instrumentals, WORTH OF GRAMMY
  52. christi4n22
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Her best album. Queen is fkn iconic. Nicki Minaj reigns forever. The realest Queen of Rap.
  53. ifsnicki
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    AOTY. Nicki Minaj has proven that it is her own competition and extends her title as rap queen!
  54. AlesYeahTheAles
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    Although not at a level as high as its predecessor 'The PinkPrint', 'Queen' goes beyond expectations, showing itself stuffed with possible hits and sensational flows of Minaj, along with its incredible featurettes. On the other hand, however, the album turns out to be torturous, with a handful of disposable and immemorial songs among the 19 tracks. 'Queen' also misses the approach, withAlthough not at a level as high as its predecessor 'The PinkPrint', 'Queen' goes beyond expectations, showing itself stuffed with possible hits and sensational flows of Minaj, along with its incredible featurettes. On the other hand, however, the album turns out to be torturous, with a handful of disposable and immemorial songs among the 19 tracks. 'Queen' also misses the approach, with Nicki singing about her feats and ownerships on almost every track, with only a few exceptions, as in the emotional "Come See About Me." For the album to really be worthy of a queen, Nicki would have to show all her sides, facets and demons, so we could realize that even out of the spotlight and megalomania, she's still royal. Nicki does the exact opposite, flipping open that she's a queen because she thinks she's awesome in 'Chun Swae'. The album is a success to consider, though. Despite its few defects, Nicki is not shaken in front of the competition of Cardi B, Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea, with a release as good as the most recent ones from the girls above.… Expand
  55. NickiXQueenB
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This album proves why she the QUEEN... New York Is winning. you can tell who are her influences are and why they are her influences... Nicki is all the Rappers Build into one.
  56. JamesMaraj
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    this album is the best of onika tanya maraj omg,its perfect oh Nicki tank you so much queennnnnn. I'm dead
  57. ansdro
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    AMAZING! Ganja Burns, Majesty, Hard White, Chun Swae & Come See About Me are amazing. The perfect album, thank you Nicki.
  58. Marciarosa
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano sim, Nicki fez um album perfeito, não tem uma música ruim
  59. johnlucas2
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Omg nicki is the besth!! the queen of rap!! I love the album, is the album of the year!
  60. dropdabenzoff
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Album of the year! I'm speechless, so many SERVES, she is unstoppable, her talent...it's something else.
  61. billsahmed
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Title couldn't have been MORE fitting. You can hear the HOV, Foxy and even Kanye influence. Her lyricism in this project has blown me away. The production, delivery, flow, cadence, I am speechless. Exceeded every expectation I had. Somehow she outdid herself once again. Hip-Hop doesn't give us pieces of work like this anymore. Congratulations Ms. Maraj. 10/10
  62. jurezender
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Her best album, BEST RAP ALBUM OF THE YEAR, she's a genius and i love it, thank you Nicki for this MASTERPIECE! ♥
  63. gatinhodedeus
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Nicki Minaj really knows what he is doing, every song is perfect, by far his best work and this is impressive, there are currently only a few artists that demonstrate control and perfectionism in their work
  64. readyplayer1
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns lançados este ano! Parabéns Nicki Minaj, nunca decepciona!
  65. VicLi
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Album. Of. The. **** Year. Music lovers are shook! She delivered!!!!!! PERIOD
  66. lacerda
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Esse álbum surpreendeu a todos, Nicki realmente cumpriu o que tinha prometido
  67. daniel5_
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Estava sem expectativa alguma e ela vem e lança esse hinário contemporâneo, eu te venero Nicki, A ÚNICA RAINHA INCONTESTÁVEL DO RAP
  68. Gabrieltra
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    By far Nicki's best album. She knows how to run the rap scene. Queen of rap
  69. Cidreira
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    I'm a fan and Nicki promised a classic but kept my expectations low, I'm surprised by this album! Certainly a Grammy winner!
  70. degenerousqueen
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    So far her best work, she really stand out and show us that she have nerve and talent to be the Queen of Rap I hope she keep doing great
  71. Destrutivo
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    The real queen of hip-hop. Her best album so far. The throne is hers. Love this album.
  72. AdamZlsnk
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    When you think some Iggy or Cardi **** can take her spot, she proves why and how to be the QUEEN. I'll give you 10 minutes to name something by a female rapper this decade more harder and iconic than Barbie Dreams. GO!
  73. orlandoarceovaz
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Is the Nicki best album, Although many compare it with other rapers (Cardi B) this album has a lot of musical rap art
  74. ThuanAquino
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Obrigado Minaj por ter lançado esse rap maravilhoso ensinando as novatas como se faz! Rimas perfeitas.
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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 10, 2018
    60
    On Queen, Nicki spends a lot of time ordering beheadings--which are fun, but get old quick--rather than showing us why she is and should be queen. Here's to hoping the next album gives us a more earnest, more raw glimpse of the head that wears the crown.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 20, 2018
    60
    When Minaj leans into her untouchable strengths as a rapper, things get really exciting and an album of tracks as strong as "LLC" or "Barbie Dreams" would be one for the books. As it stands, however, Queen is another chapter of Minaj's good but largely meandering and inconsistent full-length album output.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 20, 2018
    50
    Queen's title implies it's meant to function as a coronation for one of the biggest rappers ever, but it's more the sound of Minaj fighting to keep that crown on her head.
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